Graphic Organizers

Using Graphic Organizers is a great way to differentiate for students. Here are some useful links:

Kids & Technology

Kidspiration:

• tutorial: http://itc.gsu.edu/howto/kidspirationhandout.htm
• classroom examples: http://www.inspiration.com/resources/index.cfm
• templates (by grade):http://www.edina.k12.mn.us/concord/studentlinks/kidspiration/kidspiration.htm
• templates (by subject):http://www.coweta.k12.ga.us/cweb/Kidspiration/KidActivities.htm
• A collection of printable (Adobe Acrobat .pdf format) "Quick Guides:" http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/%7Etechnology/Tutorials/kidspiration.html
  

Free, pre-made graphic organizers(pdf):

• http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
• http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/graphorg/

Inspiration:

• Here are a set of 5 Inspiration tutorials that will help you get started using Inspiration with your students. They were created in sequence, but you can view them in any order. The tutorials are all in Flash format and take anywhere from 4 minutes to about 9 minutes to view. <http://www.sd6.k12.mt.us/techhelp/inspiration/inspiration.html>
• Inspiration & Kidspiration Templates & Ideas: <http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/blanchard/hicks/teacher%20pages/inspiration.htm>